Jim:

Currently, I use the ARCP590 software from Kenwood to control the rig via a
serial port connection. ... I don't believe there is an "FV" command in that
software.

I would like to try your JJ software sometime, but that may not come until a
semester break, or perhaps the summer when I would really have time to
devote to it.

So, at that time, I may ask you for more details.

Thanks for your work on the software!

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ




-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jim Shaffer
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 5:41 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Need Steps For Checking TS590 Firmware Version

Just a FYI.  If you can enter control commands to the radio like you can
with JJRadio, you can use the "FV;" command to check the firmware version.

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 11:06 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Need Steps For Checking TS590 Firmware Version

Hi, all.



I just got my TS590 back from the Kenwood East Service Center in Virginia,
and I have to say that I'm extremely pleased with their service.



I sent the rig out on Saturday: November 1, and it was at my door yesterday:
November 14.



Not bad for door-to-door service!



As I had requested, they did the ALC power spike modification, and they also
replaced the F901 receive-circuit fuse which has been known to cause
problems for some owners of the earlier units.



They also were kind enough to do an alignment and basic diagnostic check of
the rig.



Finally, they installed the updated firmware.



All of this was at no charge. . The only thing I had to pay for was the
initial shipping to the facility.



So, now, I'm curious. . I want to find out which version of the firmware
they installed.  Can someone give me instructions as to how to do this?
Also, what is the latest firmware version?  I think it's 1.8, but I'm not
totally sure.



I suspect that they wouldn't have given me the firmware version that is
supposed to come out in January, 2015, but at least it will be good to know
what I now have.



Now, it's onto getting the rig set back up, maybe in time to do some of the
Sweepstakes SSB contest.



Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


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